Memo To Designers: Dogs Are Not Fashion Accessories

By Colleen O'Brien

In the September issue of Marie Claire magazine, designer and Project Runway judge Michael Kors suggests that the latest must-have accessory isn't a satchel bag or posh pumps but a four-legged companion. "Add a sleek pet greyhound as accessory, and the look says fast and rich," he enthuses, discussing his fall collection. I think this self-confessed sun worshiper has stayed out in the heat a little too long, because the idea that dogs are fashion "accessories" is so wrong.

Let me tell you, ladies, if all you want is something to complement your outfit, you're better off with a new pair of boots. Because unlike a purse or belt that you can toss in the closet when you grow tired of it, dogs are living, feeling beings who require a lifetime of feeding, walking, playtime, veterinary care and love. Are you ready to make that commitment?

Until recently, I was the guardian of one of last season's so-called "accessories"

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